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My 05 LGT throwout bearing exploded for the second time at 251k. I picked up a new DD while I fix the LGT. Its a 2009 Legacy special edition. 140k miles. I'm driving 90 miles a day so the AT non turbo will help on gas and be easy to drive. I did the once over and found an unplugged connector under the coolant tank/ washer tank. Its maroon-reddish with small white and black wires. I am not getting a engine light and everything seems to work. Not sure where it goes. Ideas?
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Were the replacement turbos genuine OEM VF40s?
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Yep. 233k.
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GS uppipe coating chipping
mars_volta replied to Ninjacheezit's topic in Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009)
I don't think they are coated on the inside. -
Maybe take the skateboard out of the crib?
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Weird turbo noise (advice needed)
mars_volta replied to Charlie hermens's topic in Turbo Powertrains (2.0GT, 2.5GT, 2.5XT)
Waste-gate flapper sticking open? The bushing can walk out over the years and cause the flapper to drag on the housing. The round door is then free to flap in the breeze. Mine made all kinds of racket on rev downs. Is it making proper boost quickly? -
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Omni brewing Daily Dose has been my go to this winter.
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I'm surprised the wastegate bushing hasn't moved.
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Turbo Oil Return Line
mars_volta replied to dwmccauley01's topic in Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009)
Genuine Subaru Hose 807515712 $10 on Amazon. -
Dirty Sound Magnet - Organic Sacrifice
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There is a lot of crap out there. I would avoid the 'OEM' Bosal stuff and that other black OEM stuff on ebay. Complete Junk. I ended up with genuine Subaru midpipe and mufflers. Not cheap but it fit right, will last, looks right and is QUIET!. I'm a little mental about keeping the car 100% factory anyway. The original stuff I took off went thru 15 MN winters and 217k miles. Probably could've lasted another 5 years.
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Spark Plug Change Help
mars_volta replied to Lttlwing16's topic in Sixth Generation Legacy (2015 -2019 )
You didn't reverse the coils right? Black on back IIRC. -
So.... New VF40 turbo cart. and hot side New Grimmspeed up pipe Removed banjo bolt - 216k miles still clean! New plugs New stock catback exhaust New vent actuators Next up: Trans/diff fluid change Clutch master/slave/hose Car drives great now. Forgot what 13 psi feels like.
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Always with the exhaust leaks
mars_volta replied to gimpydingo's topic in Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009)
Very happy with my GS up pipe. Replaced along with new turbo a few weeks ago. -
Hey all. Been away for a bit. 212k on the LGT and still going but needs some help. Only making 8-9 psi real late. All vacuum lines were shot. Hard, broken and loose. New lines from Subaru. Including that lovely PCV valve and its clic clamps. Wastegate flapper stuck. Intercooler was leaking. Fixed. Exhaust falling apart. Y pipe hanger gone and muffler flanges leaking. At the shop now. Maybe patch it up. Vent actuator stuck on vent only. Got a new one. Just need to do it. Lots of clunking and bad tire wear. Replaced from arms and ball joints bushings. $ Otherwise the car is still nice to drive and looks good. My GtBoost digital gauge is still awesome!
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replacing the timing belt ?
mars_volta replied to Max Capacity's topic in Detailing, Maintenance, and Long-term care
I adjusted all of them. -
replacing the timing belt ?
mars_volta replied to Max Capacity's topic in Detailing, Maintenance, and Long-term care
I finally did mine this weekend. I replaced everything except the water pump. I rotated the engine by hand and found where it was relaxed then I clamped the drivers side cams with a vice grips. After that it was smooth sailing. I took my time -slow motion- and was super careful. The old belt: http://www.sixthsphere.com/storage2/images/9a7iq2um5dxzi7cufstf.jpg